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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

Category: Parenting

Business advice online learning

The 7 Best Universities Offering Online Learning

Posted on August 15, 2025 By Becky

When it comes to education, there is no one right way to do it, and in the modern world of today, this is truer than ever. You can now easily get a decent education online and without ever having to leave the home, and that is something that a lot…

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Parenting children in UK school

How to Identify A Good School For Your Child

Posted on August 14, 2025 By Becky

Deciding which school to send your child to is a big deal, and it can be pretty confusing. That is why I have some helpful suggestions on what to look for that you will find below. Good or better OFSTED results Love ‘em or hate ‘em, OFSTED results are a…

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Baby Safety 1st Auto Baby Gate

Safety 1st Auto Close Baby Gate Review

Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 By Becky

At just turned 8 months, and just like his brother and sister before him, we now have a baby who is ‘commando crawling’ and officially on the move, and as such is being a total liability! Enter: the return of the baby gate. Since we had given our old baby…

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Business advice stay at home mom returning to work

Resume Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms Returning to the Workforce

Posted on August 11, 2025August 12, 2025 By Becky

Creating a standout stay-at-home-mom resume can be a daunting task. You might be wondering how to address employment gaps, or you may be concerned about having outdated skills. The truth is many mothers have taken a break from the paid workforce to care for their children. It’s very common. According…

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Parenting kids and mum

How to Make Your Home Safer for Kids

Posted on August 9, 2025August 12, 2025 By Becky

Creating a safer home takes work, but it is so worth it as you make it a place where they feel comfortable and the chances of danger are significantly reduced. That can help you sleep better at night. Small hazards could turn into big issues, after all. Here are five…

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London Adventures SEALIFE London Aquarium review

Sea Life London Aquarium Review 2025

Posted on August 8, 2025August 22, 2025 By Becky

As a family living in South East London, one of the things we’ve always loved as a fairly ‘close to home’ activity, is visiting the SEALIFE London Aquarium, based on London’s busy Southbank near the London Eye. It’s a perfect way to spend a few hours whatever the weather, and…

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Baby baby development crawling

What New Parents Can Miss: 5 Crucial Areas of a Baby’s First-Year Development

Posted on August 6, 2025July 28, 2026 By Becky

There’s no manual for the first year of parenting. You’re learning, your baby’s learning, and in between all the feedings, naps, and diaper changes, it’s easy to miss a few things that actually matter more than they seem. No parent is perfect, and everybody needs a little help to know…

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Reviews

Chad Valley Radio Controlled Excavator – Digger Toy Review {2025 update}

Posted on August 1, 2025August 7, 2025 By Becky

In my last post I mentioned that our family had been lucky enough to become part of the Chad Valley Play Panel, and therefore Freddie and Sasha have been given the chance to try out some of the wonderful toys that Chad Valley has to offer through Argos. We were sent…

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Family Travel kids long haul flight

7 Tried-and-Tested Tips for Long Haul Flights with Kids

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 By Becky

If you’re reading this, you might be gearing up for your first amazing family adventure (or maybe your tenth!), but either way, the thought of spending 10+ hours on a plane with children can feel… intimidating. Believe me, I get it! Over the past few years, our kids have been…

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Hi, I’m Becky, a South-East London-based blogger, digital marketer, wife and mum of three. Here you’ll find creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern UK families, including easy recipes, children’s crafts and activities, home inspiration, family life and adventures both in the UK and further afield. Come in and have a look around!

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